Mandla and Lexi made waves during their time in the Big Brother house earlier this year, when they engaged in a steamy love-making session in the shower for all to see, but she had to leave him behind when she was voted out before he was.

Former Sebokeng spaza-shop owner Mandla ended up walking away with the million rand prize money, though, and both he and Lexi after the show ended admitted that they were unsure about the future.

Lexi, however, during a recent interview with Drum magazine confirmed that she’s now officially Mandla’s girlfriend.

“Remember, Mandla mentioned while still on the show that he was going to come around and take me out for coffee once he was done there. He kept his word. It’s official – we’re now in a relationship,” she told the publication.